In addition to the hidden panorama mode in iOS 5, another secret feature has been exposed by iOS enthusiasts just recently. An autocorrect keyboard bar similar to the one found on some Android devices has been discovered, which, as the name implies, can correct (and perhaps complete) words as you type on the virtual keyboard.

Since the autocorrect bar does not come on a factory-fresh iPhone or iPad, it might not be perfect yet. However, if you want to give it a try anyway, there is a way to enable it, and no jailbreak is required for the purpose. Here is how you do that:

Download iBackupBot

Backup your iDevice by using iTunes

Open iBackupBot, find the backup and load it

Find Library/Preferences/com.apple.keyboard.plist and open the file. Press cancel if your software isn't registered and the file will open

Add the following code: KeyboardAutocorrectionListsYES

Save the changes and restore the backup using iBackupBot

The hidden autocorrect keyboard bar in iOS 5

However, although it is nice having it, the autocorrect bar is not the most exciting feature that could be possibly added to iOS. On the other hand, the fact that hidden goodies pop-up every once in a while makes you wonder what else Apple has hidden inside its platform.

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most likely they have features they saving for future updates, since apple always update their devices that they still produce and ship, still can not believe they still update the 3gs wish android was the same, but they are most likely testing what can work on the 3gs and what can not........I would go to apple, but the screen too small and the apps I have on my android is not free on apple, which are the two main reasons I stay away from apple, I have the same problem with windows too, not screen size, but not as much free apps plus I love the Amazon store app it gives a free app every day ,they be having some really good apps sometimes......

Imitation is the best form of flattering. Sometimes I think that iOS5 is more and more looking like Android 1.6. I guess Apple is now admitting their OS is just lacking on basic functions that us, the Android users have taken for granted since about 3 years ago. lol

Tried this, horrible stuff so far =)
Still, interesting read and was happy to test it.
Instructions were a bit incomplete tho and only saved by the helpful comments.
I'd like to know of any other hacks like these for my 4S =)

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